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Regulatory T cells decreased with farm exposure at age 6

Regulatory T cells decreased with farm exposure at age 6

(HealthDay)—At age 6 years, regulatory T cells (Tregs) are decreased with farm exposure and increased among those with asthma, according to a study published online Oct. 12 inAllergy.Noting that

Regulatory T cells decreased with farm exposure at age 6

(HealthDay)—At age 6 years, regulatory T cells (Tregs) are decreased with farm exposure and increased among those with asthma, according to a study published online Oct. 12 inAllergy.Noting that
B cells and their function in the immune system

B cells and their function in the immune system

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThe protein Pdap1 (red) is located in the cytoplasm of B cells. Credit: Di Virgilio, MDCWhenever a germ gets into the human body, the immune system us

B cells and their function in the immune system

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThe protein Pdap1 (red) is located in the cytoplasm of B cells. Credit: Di Virgilio, MDCWhenever a germ gets into the human body, the immune system us
Study shows vagus nerve stimulation significantly reduces rheumatoid arthritis symptoms

Study shows vagus nerve stimulation significantly reduces rheumatoid arthritis symptoms

by Northwell HealthA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/WikipediaClinical trial data published in theProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(PNAS) dem

Study shows vagus nerve stimulation significantly reduces rheumatoid arthritis symptoms

by Northwell HealthA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/WikipediaClinical trial data published in theProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(PNAS) dem
Oral interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide shows greater efficacy than placebo for plaque psoriasis

Oral interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide shows greater efficacy than placebo for plaque psoriasis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, the interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide JNJ-77242113 shows greater efficacy than placebo, according to a study published i

Oral interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide shows greater efficacy than placebo for plaque psoriasis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, the interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide JNJ-77242113 shows greater efficacy than placebo, according to a study published i
Could carbon monoxide foam help fight inflammation?

Could carbon monoxide foam help fight inflammation?

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyFoam gas-entrapping materials (GEMs). Credit: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCarbon monoxide is best known as a potentially deadly gas. However, in s

Could carbon monoxide foam help fight inflammation?

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyFoam gas-entrapping materials (GEMs). Credit: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCarbon monoxide is best known as a potentially deadly gas. However, in s
Updated antiphospholipid syndrome classification criteria

Updated antiphospholipid syndrome classification criteria

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULARCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disease associated with persistent antiphospholipi

Updated antiphospholipid syndrome classification criteria

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULARCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disease associated with persistent antiphospholipi
Diet and diverticulitis

Diet and diverticulitis

by Barbara Intermill, Tribune News ServiceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDivertitulitis is a fairly common condition, especially as we get older. What to eat when plagued with this intestinal condit

Diet and diverticulitis

by Barbara Intermill, Tribune News ServiceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDivertitulitis is a fairly common condition, especially as we get older. What to eat when plagued with this intestinal condit
'But you don't look sick': How invisible illnesses like autoimmune disorders impact patient experience

'But you don't look sick': How invisible illnesses like autoimmune disorders impact patient experience

by Emily Storz,Drexel UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen your disease is hard to name and doesn't have visible symptoms, it can be hard for others to understand that you are sick. And,

'But you don't look sick': How invisible illnesses like autoimmune disorders impact patient experience

by Emily Storz,Drexel UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen your disease is hard to name and doesn't have visible symptoms, it can be hard for others to understand that you are sick. And,
Osteoarthritis: Unveiling complex mechanisms and immune influences

Osteoarthritis: Unveiling complex mechanisms and immune influences

byDIFFERCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), this musculoskeletal disorder affects approximately 1.71 billion people globally. Osteoarthritis is a c

Osteoarthritis: Unveiling complex mechanisms and immune influences

byDIFFERCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), this musculoskeletal disorder affects approximately 1.71 billion people globally. Osteoarthritis is a c
Immune cells on standby are constantly stimulated by healthy tissue, new study finds

Immune cells on standby are constantly stimulated by healthy tissue, new study finds

by CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of SciencesBiomedical sequencing of RNA at CeMM. Credit: Klaus Pichler / CEMMWhen pathogens invade the body, the immune system mu

Immune cells on standby are constantly stimulated by healthy tissue, new study finds

by CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of SciencesBiomedical sequencing of RNA at CeMM. Credit: Klaus Pichler / CEMMWhen pathogens invade the body, the immune system mu
Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease

Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonSome patients seen in an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic screen positive for malnutrition, according to a research letter published online Nov. 20 inGastro Hep Advances.Aa

Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonSome patients seen in an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic screen positive for malnutrition, according to a research letter published online Nov. 20 inGastro Hep Advances.Aa